Oscar Documentary Hopefuls Examine America’s Corrupt Prison System, the Israel-Hamas War, the Importance of Investigative Reporting in a Democracy and More

This year’s crop of top documentary contenders includes films about racism, war, America’s corrupt prison system and George Orwell.
Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)

A Look at Former Vice President Dick Cheney’s Legacy, Following His Death at 84

Cheney pushed to expand executive power and was a key force behind the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq. FRONTLINE chronicled his influence in multiple documentaries.